| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.44 | 4.580% | $5.6892 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.55 | 8.430% | $42.8841 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.43 | 7.352% | $147.5339 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.27 | 8.341% | $23.0441 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.53 | 7.627% | $144.7906 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.95 | 6.668% | $209.0159 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.48 | 11.668% | $265.1892 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.65 | $838.1470 | $838.14 | $838.20 | $838.10 | |